[Reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers].
OBJECTIVE
To study the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the thumbs and other fingers with microsurgical free toe flaps.


METHODS
21 partial defects (19 cases) at the end of thumbs and other fingers were reconstructed with microsurgical free toe flaps taking from the corresponding toe part.


RESULTS
All the free flaps survived. The patients were followed up for 3 - 6 months. The aesthetic and functional results were both satisfactory. The two-point-discrimination distance was 4 - 6 mm.


CONCLUSIONS
The microsurgical free toe flaps have good therapeutic effect for the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers.
Wang
Zhen-Jun
ZJ
Department of Hand Surgery, 401st Hospital of PLA, Qingdao 266071, China.
Cheng
Guo-Liang
GL
Hou
Shu-Jian
SJ
Zhang
Yun-Fei
YF
Qu
Zhi-Gang
ZG
Yuan
Guang-Hai
GH
Teng
Guo-Dong
GD
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult